Mental Health Awareness and Support

Apr 08, 2019 (9 AM - 4 PM)

Price: $ 235.00 (regular rate)

About the trainer

Trish Harper

Trish has worked in a variety of mental health and post-secondary settings in the public and private sector. She has a Master of Social Work degree as well as an undergraduate degree in psychology. Trish enjoys facilitating dialogue, inspiring compassion, and bringing the insight of her clinical work into the... Read More

Trish has worked in a variety of mental health and post-secondary settings in the public and private sector. She has a Master of Social Work degree as well as an undergraduate degree in psychology. Trish enjoys facilitating dialogue, inspiring compassion, and bringing the insight of her clinical work into the business and organizational world for genuine learning in her workshops. She has academic and personal interest in organizational wellness and human rights. In addition to being a trainer with ACHIEVE, Trish currently has a private practice in counseling and consulting and serves as an adjudicator for Social Services for the government of Saskatchewan. As a trainer, she is a skillful listener who works to facilitate training that encourages genuine insight, compassion and a collective learning experience.

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Description

Mental health concerns will directly impact one in every five people. The remaining four will know a friend, family member, co-worker, or acquaintance that struggles with their mental health. It is essential that organizations build capacity to support those with mental health concerns because early identification and support typically leads to continued employee wellbeing. This workshop will explore factors affecting mental health, give participants a general overview of common adult mental illnesses and, most importantly, how to be a support. Participants will learn strategies for creating a more inclusive work environment that reduces stigma surrounding mental illness.

About This Workshop

Some of the Topics Reviewed

Why Mental Health Matters

Stigma and Myths About Mental Illness

Illness as Influence, not Identity

A Review of Common Mental Illnesses

Mental Illness and Addictions

Mental Illness and Suicide

Keys to Creating a Supportive Environment

People and Organizations to Access

Finding a Qualified Counsellor

Tips for Supporting Those That May Be Struggling

How to Approach Someone About a Mental Health Concern

Target Audience

This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to anyone wanting to learn more about mental health, including employees and managers.

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, personal reflection, and small group discussions.

Promotional Partner

This workshop has been approved for 6 CPHR Continued Professional Development Hours.

What our clients have to say...

Renee Banville

Assistant Manager, Marketing, Investors Group

This was fantastic. A lot of really good tips and nuggets.

Heather Oldfield

Supervisor, YMCA, Forest Glen Community Centre

The training was amazing. I look forward to using the information learned with my team.

At the checkout, you will have the option to pay by credit card or cheque. If you choose the pay by cheque option, you will receive an invoice to be paid later.

Registration Information

Register Early! Seating is limited.

Children and unregistered guests are not permitted in the meeting rooms.

The Early Registration rate is available for those participants who submit both their registration form and payment 3 weeks before the workshop.

Participants will receive a spiral bound training manual and a certificate of completion.

Workshop Schedule

The workshops start at 9:00 a.m. and conclude around 4:00 p.m. Please arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. on the first day to check in and receive a training manual. Regular breaks are scheduled throughout the day. Participants are on their own for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m., unless otherwise stated above. Our half-day workshops start at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 p.m.

Cancellation Policy

Registrations cancelled seven or more days prior to the workshop are refundable, minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Alternatively, you may receive a credit to attend a future training. Cancellations less than seven days prior to the workshop are non-refundable. If at any time you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another individual at no extra cost. In this case, please notify ACHIEVE of the name and email address of the alternate person who will be attending.

We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances or under-enrolment. Liability is limited to a refund of workshop fees only. Please make travel arrangements with this in mind.

Group Registration Instructions

To register a group for a workshop, register for selected workshop, then once in shopping cart, add quantity of participants and provide names of all participants.

Continuing Education Credits

While many associations and licensing bodies accept ACHIEVE workshops for continuing education credits, questions about approval should be directed to the specific association or licensing body for which you are requesting the credits. Credit hours: There are six continuing education credits earned for each day of training. For example, a one-day workshop earns 6 continuing education hours, while a two-day workshop earns 12 hours. A certificate will be awarded upon the completion of the workshop.

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